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Kinder Low – Edale Rocks Loop from Low Leighton

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Kinder Low – Edale Rocks Loop from Low Leighton

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September 11, 2021

Kinder Low – Edale Rocks Loop from Low Leighton

Hard

06:20

20.5km

3.2km/h

710m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Parking

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1.89 km

Kinder Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Kinder Reservoir is a striking stretch of water tucked beneath the wild expanse of Kinder Scout. Built between 1903-1911, the reservoir is fed by the River Kinder and by the stream flowing down William Clough valley.

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3.20 km

William Clough Path

Highlight • Gorge

The William Clough path is named after a cutler who worked here. Look for signs of iron smelting underfoot. During the 1932 mass trespass, the ramblers left the path which …

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6.72 km

Kinder Downfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Kinder Downfall is the highest waterfall in the Peak District and is unusual in that during periods of strong wind it can be blown upwards! On a clear day it's …

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8.95 km

Kinder Low Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Kinder Low trig is found on the plateau of Kinder Scout. This spot is very popular with hikers as it boasts wonderful views and is visited by many iconic trails, …

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9.28 km

Edale Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Just before Kinder Low a great place to rest out of the wind and eat a picnic with spectacular views and amazing rock formations.

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11.0 km

The Woolpacks rock formations

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Woolpacks area is great to explore, tricky in bad visibility and the peat bogs can be perilous, Excellent!!

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15.3 km

View of the Valley from the Pennine Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good view on the walk from edale to kinder

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15.6 km

Jacob's Ladder (Peak District National Park)

Highlight • Climb

The steep stone staircase of Jacob’s Ladder brings you to the summit of Kinder Low. This iconic section of the Pennine Way is a delight to hike and rewards you with magnificent views.

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20.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.30 km

9.10 km

1.02 km

723 m

337 m

Surfaces

8.54 km

7.14 km

2.54 km

1.78 km

247 m

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Kinder Low – Edale Rocks Loop from Low Leighton

Kinder Reservoir

William Clough Path

Kinder Downfall

Kinder Low Trig Point

Edale Rocks

The Woolpacks rock formations

View of the Valley from the Pennine Way

Jacob's Ladder (Peak District National Park)

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